The Massachusetts Bankers Association announced on Monday that banks throughout the Commonwealth will remain open while keeping their customers and employees safe. According to Gov. Charlie Baker’s order issued earlier today, financial institutions such as banks are considered essential services…
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Researchers at the South End’s NEIDL Have Started Working to Find COVID-19 Treatments
One researcher at Boston University’s National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory (NEIDL) in the South End of Boston has received samples of the COVID-19 virus late last week, and has permission to begin working to find a treatment for those with…
Standard Bearers: St. Mary’s Girls Claim 2020 State Championship
There will be another banner-raising ceremony at St. Mary’s High School. The St. Mary’s girls basketball team completed what may have been the program’s greatest season ever – which is really saying something – with a 53-37 victory over Rockland…
Lunches Available for Lynn Students
As COVID-19 updates evolve worldwide, Lynn residents will be faced with varying degrees of hardship. Families who are in arduous economic situations are grappling with the joint need for childcare and maintaining an income. In addition to the need for…
Mayor Lays Out Lynn’s Plan in Fighting the Coronavirus
The following is Mayor Thomas McGee’s Statement to the City Council: Thank you Council President Cyr. The news surrounding COVID-19 outbreak, commonly known as the coronavirus, is constantly changing and rapidly evolving. Yesterday, I declared a State of Emergency within…
SBA to Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement last Friday in response to the President’s address to the nation: “The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital…
Money Tips to Stay Safe from Coronavirus
By Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub Analyst •Ask Your Bank for Help “Many banks and credit unions have stated they are willing to offer assistance to people who face temporary financial hardship due to the coronavirus,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “These…
Earth Day Poster Winners Announced
During last week’s City Council meeting, Councilor-At-Large Brian Field announced the winners of the “Keep Lynn Clean” poster contest. The contest was set in motion on Earth Day, April 22, and inspired students to use creativity as a way of…
On To Worcester
St. Mary’s Boys Claim Division 3 North Title
The St. Mary’s High School boys basketball looked every bit like the No. 1 seed in a thorough 63-40 victory over No. 11 Weston in the Division 3 North final Saturday at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. Coach Dave Brown’s…